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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,970

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $17,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $16,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2LTLTZBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869
Navigation system 995 995        
Obstacle detection, rear 295          
Proximity key 300          
Sunroof 900 900 1,200 1,200 1,475 1,475
Reserve Package     4,420 4,420    
Navigation system 876 876        
Obstacle detection, rear 260          
Proximity key 264          
Sunroof 792 792 1,092 1,092 1,343 1,343
Reserve Package     4,022 4,022    
Options (change) 2,490 1,895 5,620 5,620 1,475 1,475
Options (change) 2,192 1,668 5,114 5,114 1,343 1,343
Destination 795 795 925 925 925 925
Total Price $23,970 $25,880 $41,735 $41,735 $48,005 $48,005
Total Invoice $22,845 $24,609 $39,470 $39,470 $45,137 $45,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,116
Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2LTLTZBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$23,970$25,880$41,735$41,735$48,005$48,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-7,940-7,840-9,665-9,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,970$24,200$33,795$33,895$38,340$38,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$100$4,545$4,645
Total Invoice$22,845$24,609$39,470$39,470$45,137$45,137
Adjustments for Features0-1,597-7,509-7,415-9,088-8,994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,845$23,012$31,961$32,055$36,049$36,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$167$0$94$4,088$4,182

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2LTLTZBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 $1100 
CVT   $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200
Wood trim  $300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$1,345$3,025$9,285$9,185$11,010$10,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680$7,940$7,840$9,665$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,597-7,509-7,415-9,088-8,994

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122016
ModelCruzeMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.2 in
Length181.0 in194.1 in
Width70.7 in73.4 in
Height58.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested172551%
Total Not Requested162549%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested172551%
Total Not Requested162549%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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